Banking With Pride!: Credit and Credit Repair
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for Banking with Pride!; a free four-part financial education series designed to help you build financial confidence in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
Sessions will be led by Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, Alex Holderman, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
A light dinner will be served before each session.
The first five people to sign up and complete all four sessions will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
We hope you’ll join us for this great opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and skills!

Colorful Conversations
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Artisan Stack Cafe, 281 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Colorful Conversations are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, this series is designed as an easy, energizing way to spend your lunch hour. Each gathering will take place at a rotating Downtown location, creating opportunities to explore local spots while connecting with others in the community.
Each session will begin with brief introductions and an engaging topic. Topics will remain light and fun, ranging from “What’s your favorite color, and why?” to “What inspires you most about this community?,” with space to shape discussions around what you want to talk about.
Our goal is to bring together residents, business owners, artists, visitors, and community stakeholders in a welcoming Downtown setting.
Our August Colorful Conversation will be held at Artisan Stack Cafe on Wednesday, August 26 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Spots are limited to 20, so please register using the form below.

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Poetz Realm Connecticut Open Mic
2026-08-26 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-02 20:00 - 23:30 | BPT Creates, 1001-14 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
This is your stage! Poets, singers, lyricists, storytellers, and wildcard creatives—bring your fire. First-timer or veteran, your voice belongs here.

Downtown Farmer's Market
2026-08-27 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-03 10:30 - 14:00 | McLevy Green, 102 Bank Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States

That's Weird!
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
An ordinary-looking map with a sinister surprise. Earrings made of human hair. A piece of a revered Connecticut tree carved in the shape of a….ham? Museums are full of objects that make staff and visitors say, “Huh?”. But what makes these objects so strange to us?  What makes an object “weird”? This presentation explores some of the Museum’s strangest items. You will learn how even the oddest artifacts can be gateways into a deeper understanding and appreciation of our state’s history.

Brad Paisley
2026-08-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Brad Paisley Live

DSSD Physical Conditions Committee
2026-08-28 08:00 - 08:30 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
The Physical Conditions Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on the clean team work of our Downtown Ambassadors, as well as beautification projects. This committee strategizes and oversees the street cleaning, graffiti removal, plantings, and other elements related to the streetscape look and appeal.

DSSD Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-08-28 08:30 - 09:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
The Public Safety Committee meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the DSSD office and focuses on Downtown safety issues. This committee liaises with residents, business owners, property owners, and the Bridgeport Police Department.

Movie Screening: Enemy of the State
2026-08-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Join us for our weekly movie screening: Enemy of the State!

Community Puzzle Night: The Blossoming
2026-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us on Fri, August 28th at 6:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of puzzle-solving with your neighbors and friends. This month’s puzzle is “The Blossoming” by artist Jael Makelemi.
This event is a great way to relax, socialize, and challenge your brain. No experience necessary – all skill levels are welcome! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other puzzlers in the community and enjoy a night of collaborative fun. See you there!
Snacks and beverages provided. And we’ll be spinning summertime tunes.
Feel free to bring your favorite snack and bev!
$5 gets you in on the fun!

Create Night: Diamond Art
2026-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us for a fun and relaxing night of creativity with some diamond art!

BPT Moon Cruise
2026-08-28 18:45 - 21:00 | BPT Creates, 1001-14 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Never fear, cause its that time of the year!!! Its the return of our beloved monthly bike ride to see the full moon rise in the city of Bridgeport in 2026.
DATES
-Monday June 29th 7:45p
(Strawberry Moon)
-Wednesday July 29th 7:30p
(Buck Moon)
-Friday August 28th 6:45p
(Super Blue Sturgeon Moon)
Saturday September 26th 5:45p
(Super Corn Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
-Monday October 26th 5:00p
(Super Hunters Moon)
We’ll meet at @bptcreates first, for bicycle safety checks and tutorials, then head to our destination for optimal viewing and enjoyment.
Bring your bike or borrow one of ours. (Limited Availability)
Photographers, get your camera’s ready for some night photography.
Feel free to bring along some snacks and beverages.
For more info on moon phases and other cool stuff:
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/usa/time
Why do the full moons have names:
https://www.space.com/39238-full-moon-names.html
BPT Creates
1001 Main st ste 14 Bridgeport, Ct.
Use 1042 Broad to access our side of the building.

Taconhy Entertainment Presents: Horror Circus
2026-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
Horror Circus is a live theatrical experience that combines circus arts, dance, acrobatics, contortion, comedy, and horror-inspired characters.
Featuring a talented cast of circus performers and dancers, the show brings high-energy performances, surprising acts, creepy moments, and plenty of laughs. It is the perfect mix of scares and comedy, creating a unique experience for audiences looking for something different.
Get ready to enter the world of Horror Circus—where the unexpected can happen at any moment!

Get Fit & Lit
2026-08-29 07:00 - 09:00 | Seaside Park, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Hey Kinfolk! We’re going outside!!
We are thrilled to announce our Fit & Lit audiobook club! We’re leaving the snacks and chairs behind at the bookstore and trading them for the refreshing experience of fresh air, scenic water views, and community building as we walk and listen to audiobooks. And, in addition to getting fit, you’ll have the opportunity to win a $30 Libro.fm gift certificate! (Aww shucks!)
Here’s how it will work:
– Beginning May 2nd at 7am meet us at the entrance to Seaside Park (the Arches) for our weekly walk (earn 1 point per each weekly group walk)
– Join or maintain a Libro.fm membership* throughout the duration of the program (earn 5 points)
– Purchase a Libro.fm audiobook (earn 2 points per book purchased)
– Purchase a health/self care Libro.fm audiobook (earn 3 points per book purchased)
The person with the most points at the end of August/our last walk will win. All memberships and audiobook purchases must be attributed to Kindred Thoughts Bookstore.
*You do not need a membership to purchase the audiobooks. Find the link to our Libro.fm page on our profile and website: KindredThoughts.shop
We’re looking forward to seeing you at The Arches!

Bridgeport Jazz Festival
2026-08-29 12:00 - 20:00 | McLevy Green, 102 Bank Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
The purpose of this event is to provide a detailed profile of a live musical jazz performances to the residents and visitors in Fairfield County. The cultural diversity of musical talents bring together generations of family and friends. Designed to be homed in the downtown city of Bridgeport,CT. This gives opportunity to ease the thoughts of transportation.

Handmade Homegoods: Tavern Signs
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Enter your cottagecore era this summer with a DIY tavern sign like the days of yore.
Registration required, ages 18 and up.
This event is a part of the Bridgeport Public Library America’s 250th Celebration series of programs.

Author Talk & Signing: Dr. Sarah L. Webb on Colorism
2026-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, 1001 Main St, Ste #8, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 29th at 5 p.m. for an impactful discussion on Colorism. We’re thrilled to welcome author Dr. Sarah L. Webb as she delves into her new book, “Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free.”
About the book: The essential primer on colorism, and how each of us has a role in dismantling skin tone bias.
Racism is easy to spot these days; we know its script, its favorite media tropes, its legislative tactics, and how it makes us feel. But there is another societal ill hiding in racism’s shadow: colorism. Colorism is a social hierarchy that favors people with lighter skin tones and stigmatizes people with darker skin tones. More than a debate on social media about who’s most attractive, colorism frays the fabric of our homes and communities and jeopardizes the lives and livelihoods of individuals most impacted. Dr. Sarah L. Webb’s Colorism arrives as a fresh perspective on how we move toward a world free from harmful stigma and discord—a more liberated, more loving world.
In Colorism, Dr. Sarah shows us how colorism goes unrecognized by most even as it contours our every day lives. She leads us through cultural myths, client testimonies and her own personal stories to demonstrate colorism’s global stronghold on communities of color and white communities alike. She dissects how dating and pop culture can be hotbeds of discrimination. And she lifts the veil on how colorism can determine our access to education, work, social services, and politics. Soulfully told and richly informational, Colorism rounds out with revisions we can all make to show up for one another. After all, bias may be based on what’s on the outside, but true healing starts from within.

Recollective
2026-08-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Recollective, 588 State Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Recollective is a multi-vendor vintage and antique marketplace that takes a fresh approach to the vintage market scene. Think antiques, salvage finds, one of a kind vintage, local makers and a cozy café to fuel your treasure hunt. The spirit lives on in Downtown Bridgeport.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-08-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
The humans have had it too good for too long and it’s time for goblin justice!
Join us as we kick off a brand-new D&D campaign, hosted by Jackal Games Trading, where we goblins share one goal: Eliminate the humans!
Whether you’re brand new to D&D or a seasoned dice goblin, we’d love to have you at the table!
Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the chaos.

Millennial Monday: Rewind 'N' Rewatch
2026-08-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
Come on downtown to the Bridgeport Pride Center, get nostalgic, and binge some tv pilot episodes from our childhood classics!

DSSD Special Events & Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-09-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Bridgeport DSSD Office, 938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut (CT), 06604
The Special Events and Marketing Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Bridgeport DSSD office and focuses on Colorful Bridgeport marketing, special events, and community event partnerships.

Comic & Manga Hour
2026-09-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Do you love Superheroes? Comics? Manga & Anime? This hour is dedicated to your interests and will feature discussions, crafts, and even showings of some of your favorite shows and movies. Teens will also learn about services provided by the library, such as Kanopy, Libby, and Hoopla. Open to ages 12-19. No registration is required.
This event takes place in the Teen Center at Burroughs-Saden Main Library, located at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT. For more information, call (203) 576-7400 ext. 408

Banking With Pride!: Loans
2026-09-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States

Figure Drawing - Opportunities for Artists
2026-09-01 18:30 - 21:30 | The Nest Arts Factory, 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Tuesday Night open sketch figure drawing at the NEST Arts Factory. Every First and Second Tuesday!

Alabama Shakes
2026-09-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
Alabama Shakes at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

Breaking Benjamin
2026-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604

Rosie the Riveter
2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Bridgeport Public Main Library – Burroughs-Saden, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war. A picture containing text, person, book, person.

Bridgeport Baseball
2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States
Bridgeport Baseball! The Great American Pastime in the Land of Orator O’Rourke. Free admission. Donations welcome in support of the Barnum Museum.
Before baseball became America’s national pastime, it was a local game shaped in fields, parks, and neighborhoods—including right here in Bridgeport!
Join baseball historian and poet Michael Bielawa for a journey through the city’s rich baseball heritage, from early post–Civil War clubs and East Side “muffin” teams to industrial leagues and the rise of professional play near P.T. Barnum’s Winter Headquarters.
As part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration, step into Bridgeport’s 19th-century fields, parks, and neighborhoods, where baseball began as a local game and evolved into an enduring symbol of American identity.
Discover how Seaside Park and Bridgeport’s working neighborhoods helped fuel a new culture of recreation and community life – one that mirrored the rapid growth of baseball itself across nineteenth-century America. From early local clubs and factory teams to spirited neighborhood rivalries, the game became woven into the daily life of the city.
Within this evolving landscape, young players like Jim O’Rourke – one of baseball’s earliest stars and a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee – emerged from local fields to help shape the sport’s earliest professional era. From amateur beginnings to national prominence, Bridgeport offers a vivid window into the transformation of “baseball” into America’s game.
Through this rich local history, Michael Bielawa reveals how Bridgeport became a microcosm of baseball’s evolution—and why its story belongs firmly within the larger narrative of the sport in America.
Please contact the Barnum Museum at info@barnum-museum.org or call 203-331-1104 for more information. https://ctvisit.com/events/bridgeport-baseball-great-american-pastime-land-orator-orourke
For more information about CT250 Events: https://ctvisit.com/ct250 Connecticut offers a vibrant mix of ways to join in the revelry of this profound milestone, inviting residents and visitors to experience this state’s rich history and the people, places, and events that helped shape the nation.
